7 Image Interpretation: Noninvasive Cancer
Abstract The focus of this chapter is to review the imaging characteristics of non-invasive cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ [DCIS]) and the MRI appearance of this lesion which often presents…
9 Management of Findings Initially Detected at MRI
Hiroyuki Abe Abstract When abnormal findings are detected on breast MRI studies, the next step is to differentiate between probably benign lesions that do not need tissue sampling and suspicious…
6 Diagnostic MRI Interpretation
Gillian M Newstead and Michael S. Middleton Abstract This chapter outlines a standard method for interpretation and reporting of diagnostic MRI examinations and discusses the management of patients with challenging…
4 Screening MRI: Clinical Implementation
Gillian Newstead Abstract Implementation of an abbreviated (AB-MR) technique as a method for breast screening for women at moderate (15-20%) risk and/or mammographically dense breasts is an innovative and challenging…
5 Diagnostic MRI: Imaging Protocols and Technical Considerations
Gillian Newstead Abstract This chapter outlines a practical approach for achieving a standard, high-quality breast MRI examination. Excellent image resolution is a prerequisite for accurate diagnosis. Key components of a…
3 Screening MRI: DCE-MRI Methods
Federico D. Pineda, Gregory S. Karczmar, and Naoko Mori Abstract Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) is the most effective method for detection of breast cancer. MRI contrast agents are injected intravenously,…
1 Breast MRI: Overview
Gillian M. Newstead Abstract The first chapter provides a general overview of the clinical applications and diagnostic utility of breast MRI and the need for specific individual technical protocols for…
2 Screening MRI: Who Should Be Screened?
Gillian M. Newstead Abstract Mammography screening trials have shown the decreased mortality benefit of early diagnosis. Nonetheless there is certainly room for improvement with new screening methods. This chapter will…
Part 1: Trauma
Part 1: Trauma Case 1 Clinical History A 36-year-old male with shoulder pain after motor vehicle accident (Fig. 1‑1). Fig. 1.1 AP radiograph of the shoulder (a) shows apparent widening…
Part 6: Infection
Part 6: Infection Case 85 Fig. 85.1 Coronal T1-weighted (a), sagittal T1-weighted (b), and axial T1-weighted (c) images show a rounded thin rim or “penumbra” of mildly hyperintense signal intensity…
